Questions and Answers for Harris 10.5 lbs. Diatomaceous Earth Food

A:  Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade is an anti-caking agent. Please call the office at 1-800-637-0317 so that we may point you in the right direction.

A:  Our Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is labeled as a feed supplement for animals.

A:  Hi Sully! Harris 10.5lbs Diatomaceous Earth Food Grade is to be added to animal’s feed, not water. Thank you for your question! //pfharris//

A:  It can be used in the chickens feed. Two percent of the weight of their food.

A:  Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a little-known, yet powerful, natural substance that can do wonders for your garden,' says Jonathan Ames, the lead designer at Bacqyard, a landscape design company. It's a fine and powdery substance, he explains, that's derived from the fossilized remains of microscopic aquatic organisms called diatoms. 'These organisms have hard, silica-based shells that contribute to the unique properties of DE. 'DE also contains trace amounts of other essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, and iron,' Jonathan continues. And yes – it can be an effective – and non-toxic – way to tackle aphids and other plant pests.

A:  Harris Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is packaged and labeled with directions to be added to animal feed as an anticaking agent. The exact same ingredient is packed in Harris Crawling Insect Killer and is labeled with directions to kill insects. Simply wash any produce gathered in preparing for food. Thank you. P.F. Harris

A:  Yes, make sure you get the food grade.

A:  Hi Tolbert! Harris 10.5 lbs. Diatomaceous Earth Food is not recommended to kill bed bugs. Please consider purchasing Harris Diatomaceous Earth Crawling Insect Killer for that purpose. Thank you for your question! ~ P.F. Harris

A:  NO! Not for use on animals. This is not a flea medicine and will not perform as such. It is simply safer to use around animals, like on your floors/ carpets. Seek out a vet and use anti-flea meds that are prescribed for said breed of animal.

A:  Harris Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is packaged and labeled to be added to animal feed as an anti-caking agent. Harris does not offer a diatomaceous earth product with directions to apply to an animal. We advise consulting your veterinarian for an answer to your question. This product is 100% diatomaceous earth, nothing added, no fillers. Thank you. P.F. Harris

A:  Harris Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is not packaged with label directions to kill insects including fleas. Harris Crawling Insect Killer is our diatomaceous earth product labeled to kill insects including fleas. You may use outdoors as a powder or mix with water and apply as a spray. When mixing with water, directions call for mixing 26 ounces of diatomaceous earth with 2/3 water to obtain a gallon of mixture. We are unable to estimate your individual area. Thank you. P.F. Harris

A:  A lot. This product works by "drying out" afflicted bugs. I used in my basement which is below ground level, and fairly damp. I blanketed the floor with this product, fleas gone in 2-4 weeks in mid-summer. Safer around pets than other options.